Climate Insights for Yanacancha

The climate in Yanacancha is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1912mm of precipitation falls per year. Yanacancha receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yanacancha is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: November, December, February. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 98cm accumulating over the season.

Yanacancha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -2°C to 12°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 6°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Yanacancha is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1912mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 159mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 295mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 31mm. That's 265mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 98cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 19cm.

Yanacancha is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Yanacancha, which began on March 20, 2026. Yanacancha is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in November at around 12°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -2°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yanacancha based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.